I love facilitating interviews for CEO searches. It's the miracle of an organization breathing life into its future vision. You get a chance to see each leader's approach to the organization's unique challenges and possibilities. These are people who are “up to something” — driving significant impact. And search firms have an ethical obligation to support both the board and the executive in ensuring a smooth transition once the search work is complete.
Over the years, my team and I have had countless conversations with association and nonprofit leaders who have navigated similar transitions. They've shared their wins, challenges, and what they needed most. Combining their insights with our own experience, my team developed a structured post-hire support program. And it’s all built on the core principles of Staffing Advisors' competency-driven approach. You'll find a deep dive into that framework in the links below.
I was also honored to contribute to a recent CEO Update article about hiring top C-suite talent. It was a great opportunity to highlight the necessary practice of considering candidates from less familiar backgrounds for top leadership roles. Research shows that the smartest and most innovative teams are built on diverse perspectives.
— Bob Corlett
CEO News and Resources
Beyond the Hire: The Strategic Role of Executive Search Firms in CEO Success
Our CEO post-hire support framework provides targeted guidance and accountability at key points throughout the new leader’s first two years. Our goal is to help you make data-based decisions, proactively address challenges, and set your new leader up for long-term success.
Star Search: A Game Plan for Finding Top C-Suite Talent
The May issue of CEO Update features Bob along with two other leaders in executive search. He shared, "When you put in a more inclusive interview process, you find out there are some people (who were) born on third base and thought they hit a home run. And others that had to take two buses just to get to the playing field. It’s the others, the people that had to take two buses, that I’m interested in."
Planning for a CEO transition is no small task. We pulled together our best resources on topics ranging from succession planning and choosing a hiring partner to a comprehensive checklist for search committee chairs—all based on our search work with nonprofit and association leaders over the years.
With pay transparency legislation spreading (hint: posting salaries in job ads will be a requirement for everyone soon enough), it's time to ensure that your compensation structures are up to date.
Elevate Your Interview Game: How To Ask Better Questions
Asking good questions during an interview can make a big difference in how the recruiter or hiring manager sees you. Here's how to make the most of your limited Q&A time.